This special edition of the KGC newsletter is packed full of interesting information and helpful links.
Brian Minter – Guest Speaker at September Meeting
We have some amazing news for you! We have a Special Guest, Brian Minter, coming to our meeting night- Wednesday, 23rd of Sept! This is an exciting evening, and we hope to see as many of our members out as possible! This event is free to current Kamloops Garden Club members, as of August 31, 2026. Remember to bring your … Continue reading →
Dividing Hostas in Late Summer
By late summer in the Kamloops area, hostas have finished most of their leaf and flower production. As days shorten and nights cool, top growth naturally slows — the perfect window for dividing hostas so they can focus on root establishment before winter. Best Timing Aim to divide late August through late September. Hostas root well in cool soil, but … Continue reading →
Foodscaping Combines Beauty and Self-sufficiency
We have another great article by our member, Anne Patterson, featuring excellent information on integrating vegetables and herbs into your flower garden. She explains that “plants that are both edible and attractive are called ‘edimentals’.” Read the article to learn how you can create a garden that is not only a feast for your eyes but also puts food on … Continue reading →
September in the Garden: What to Do Before Frost Arrives
September is one of the most productive—and forgiving—months in a Kamloops garden. Cooler nights, warm days, and soil that still holds summer heat make it ideal for planting, dividing, cleaning up, and preparing for winter. Planting & Dividing Spring bulbs — Plant hardy bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and crocus. Choose large, firm bulbs, add a bulb fertilizer, and water … Continue reading →
Rock Garden Design Ideas
Rock Garden Design Every Kamloops yard has a dry, awkward corner where nothing thrives — baked by summer heat, starved of moisture, and often full of gravelly, alkaline soil. A rock garden turns that “dead space” into a deliberate, drought‑smart feature using stone, gravel, and plants that love Kamloops conditions. Anchor with One Strong Boulder Start with a single boulder … Continue reading →
Deadheading Hydrangeas in Late Summer
Hydrangeas are among the most beloved shrubs in Kamloops gardens, offering months of spectacular color from late spring well into fall. As summer winds down, those once‑vibrant blooms begin to fade—and this is when one of the simplest but most important hydrangea care tasks comes into play: deadheading. Deadheading in late summer keeps your hydrangeas looking fresh, helps them conserve … Continue reading →
Summer Newsletter
Drought‑Resistant Plants for Kamloops Gardens
Creating Beautiful, Resilient Landscapes in a Semi‑Arid Climate Kamloops gardeners know better than most that summer heat can be relentless. With long stretches of hot, dry weather and increasingly common water restrictions, choosing plants that thrive in drought conditions isn’t just practical — it’s essential. Fortunately, many beautiful, hardy plants are perfectly suited to our semi‑arid valley climate. This guide … Continue reading →
Update on Japanese Beetle in Kamloops
We are grateful to Megan Blackwell from the Invasive Species Council of BC for providing us with an update on the Japanese beetle situation in the Kamloops area. While she cannot confirm any specific locations, she has confirmed that adult Japanese beetles are now emerging and active in Kamloops. We encourage residents to keep an eye out and report any … Continue reading →